Argentina overcame a two-goal deficit and a first-half penalty miss by Lionel Messi to defeat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday, completing a remarkable late comeback to reach the quarterfinals.
The match appeared beyond Argentina's reach after Yasser Ibrahim headed Egypt ahead in the 14th minute and Mostafa Ziko doubled the lead on a counterattack launched by Mohamed Salah. Messi, who had seen a penalty saved earlier in the first half, sparked the revival by assisting Cristian Romero for the 2-1 and then leveling the match with a left-footed strike. Enzo Fernández headed in the winner in the 92nd minute from a Lautaro Martínez cross.
Argentina will face the winner of Colombia-Switzerland in the quarterfinals.